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Hopefield - West Coast South Africa
Destination: Hopefield

Hopefield is half way between Malmesbury and Vredenburg, 115 km from Cape Town. The town is well known for its annual fynbos show. In spring the area surrounding the town, particularly towards Berg River Station and Langebaan Road, becomes a multicoloured tapestry of flowers and heath. The fynbos in...

Langebaan - West Coast South Africa
Destination: Langebaan

Although Langebaan is well known as a coastal resort, it is not on the sea, but on the shores of a lagoon - one of South Africa's greatest natural wonders. The bright blue, sheltered stretch of water stretches south for 17 km from Saldanha Bay in the north, past...

Paternoster - West Coast South Africa
Destination: Paternoster

This picturesque fishing town, 15km north-west of Vredenburg, is one of the oldest coastal towns along the West Coast and is famous for its crayfish. There are many white-washed fishermen's cottages dotted along a long, white beach. In the town some of the atmosphere of a fishing community of...

South Africa West Coast - Cape Columbine
Destination: Paternoster

Cape Columbine, a majestic headland on the Cape’s West coast, is a mere two-hour drive from Cape Town. It is situated in the Tietiesbaai nature Reserve, almost 5 km from the picturesque little fishing village of Paternoster. Paternoster is well known for its crayfish and other seafood delights and reputedly...

West Coast South Africa - Saldanha Bay
Destination: Saldanha

Before World War II the shortage of fresh water hindered development on this part of the West Coast. With the outbreak of the war Saldanha Bay suddenly became very important because of its strategic position. Work started on a project to build a pipeline to provide the town with...

Western Cape Travel - South Africa West Coast - St Helena Bay
South Africa West Coast - St Helena Bay
Destination: St Helena Bay

St Helena Bay is unique as it is the only place on the West Coast where the sun rises over the sea. This is particularly important for early morning whale and bird watchers. During the Ice Ages, the mighty glaciers that changed the landscape and vegetation of Europe did...

Whale Watching on the West Coast - Saldanha Bay
Destination: Saldanha

When whales or whale watching in South Africa is mentioned, the place name of Hermanus invariably springs to mind. However, it is far less widely known that the West Coast of the Western Cape is another rich haven for whales and dolphins. The presence of an old whaling station...

Western Cape Travel - Whales & Dolphins, St Helena Bay
Whales & Dolphins, St Helena Bay
Destination: St Helena Bay

The Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) is a regular visitor to the West Coast. It migrates annually from the Antartic Ocean to Cape inshore waters in June and returns in December. Calves are born around August and what a magnificent sight when these glorious creatures roll, splash and breach...

West Coast South Africa - Yzerfontein and Dassen Island
Destination: Yzerfontein

Yzerfontein is the first village along the West Coast road, the R27, and is about 78 km from Cape Town. It is a holiday resort first and foremost, attractively laid out around a rocky cape and harbour. Many of it's houses have a splendid ocean view and on clear...

Western Cape Travel - Cape Town Attractions - Camps Bay
Cape Town Attractions - Camps Bay
Destination: Cape Town

The upmarket suburb of Camps Bay has a typical village atmosphere and is home to some of the trendiest restaurants and bars in Cape Town. It also boasts one of the most beautiful beaches in Cape Town. Local life is casual and in the evening residents and holidaymakers can...

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